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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 775.54 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 775.54 and 337.94 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 775.54 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/775.54 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 775.54 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 262,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,085.44/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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