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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 844.08 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 844.08 and 354.21 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 844.08 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/844.08 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 844.08 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 298,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,981.58/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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