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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.42 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.42 and 420.28 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.42 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.42 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.42 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 325,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,893.52/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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