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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.77, 842.82 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.77, 842.82 and 215.11 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.77 : 842.82 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.77/842.82 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.77x = 842.82 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.77x = 181,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,299.01/561.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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