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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 843.75 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 843.75 and 270.27 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 843.75 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/843.75 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 843.75 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 228,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,040.31/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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