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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.56 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.56 and 329.16 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.56 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.56 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.56 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 255,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,283.33/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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