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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 775.74 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 775.74 and 329.25 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 775.74 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/775.74 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 775.74 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 255,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,412.40/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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