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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 843.95 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 843.95 and 216.07 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 843.95 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/843.95 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 843.95 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 182,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,350.71/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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