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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 842.56 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 842.56 and 318.18 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 842.56 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/842.56 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 842.56 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 268,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,085.74/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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