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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 775.72 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 775.72 and 326.13 is: 450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 775.72 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/775.72 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 775.72 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 252,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,985.56/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.06

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