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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 843.27 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 843.27 and 215.77 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 843.27 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/843.27 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 843.27 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 181,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,948.27/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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