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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 775.92 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 775.92 and 421 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 775.92 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/775.92 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 775.92 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 326,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,662.32/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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