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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.10, 844.10 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.10, 844.10 and 315.20 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.10 : 844.10 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.10/844.10 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.10x = 844.10 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.10x = 266,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,060.32/562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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