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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 843.88 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 843.88 and 288.42 is: 432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 843.88 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/843.88 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 843.88 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 243,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,390.43/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.36

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