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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.31 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.31 and 254.72 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.31 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.31 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.31 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 215,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,061.58/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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