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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 843.56 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 843.56 and 215.75 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 843.56 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/843.56 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 843.56 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 181,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,992.77/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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