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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 842.82 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 842.82 and 368.18 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 842.82 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/842.82 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 842.82 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 310,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,305.25/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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