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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 844.59 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 844.59 and 216.17 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 844.59 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/844.59 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 844.59 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 182,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,574.78/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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