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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.10, 775.55 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.10, 775.55 and 340.97 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.10 : 775.55 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.10/775.55 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.10x = 775.55 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.10x = 264,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,439.28/562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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