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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 776.07 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 776.07 and 431.94 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 776.07 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/776.07 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 776.07 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 335,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,215.68/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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