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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 845.39 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 845.39 and 347.91 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 845.39 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/845.39 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 845.39 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 294,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,120.13/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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