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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.84, 844.08 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.84, 844.08 and 215.92 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.84 : 844.08 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.84/844.08 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.84x = 844.08 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.84x = 182,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,253.75/562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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