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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.58 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.58 and 329.08 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.58 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.58 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.58 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 255,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,227.87/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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