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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 843.45 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 843.45 and 215.92 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 843.45 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/843.45 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 843.45 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 182,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,117.72/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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