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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 775.59 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 775.59 and 329.14 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 775.59 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/775.59 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 775.59 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 255,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,277.69/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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