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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 843.96 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 843.96 and 346.46 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 843.96 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/843.96 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 843.96 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 292,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,398.38/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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