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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.57 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.57 and 329.12 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.57 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.57 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.57 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 255,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,255.60/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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