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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 942.23 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 942.23 and 562.34 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 942.23 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/942.23 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 942.23 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 529,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,857.38/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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