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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.58, 843.06 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.58, 843.06 and 318.50 is: 477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.58 : 843.06 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.58/843.06 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.58x = 843.06 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.58x = 268,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,514.61/562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.29

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