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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.05, 775.33 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.05, 775.33 and 340.96 is: 470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.05 : 775.33 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.05/775.33 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.05x = 775.33 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.05x = 264,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,356.52/562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.34

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