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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 775.43 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 775.43 and 341.17 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 775.43 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/775.43 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 775.43 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 264,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,553.45/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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