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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.07, 842.54 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.07, 842.54 and 215.32 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.07 : 842.54 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.07/842.54 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.07x = 842.54 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.07x = 181,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,414.11/562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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