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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.80 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.80 and 329.24 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.80 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.80 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.80 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 255,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,424.39/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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