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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 775.50 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 775.50 and 322.74 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 775.50 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/775.50 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 775.50 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 250,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,284.87/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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