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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.39 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.39 and 325.95 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.39 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.39 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.39 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 252,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,738.37/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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