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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 844.44 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 844.44 and 197.76 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 844.44 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/844.44 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 844.44 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 166,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.45/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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