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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 844.29 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 844.29 and 197.71 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 844.29 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/844.29 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 844.29 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 166,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,922.47/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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