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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 842.76 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 842.76 and 318.35 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 842.76 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/842.76 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 842.76 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 268,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,288.43/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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