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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.42 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.42 and 325.88 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.42 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.42 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.42 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 252,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,693.87/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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