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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.86 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.86 and 341.12 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.86 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.86 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.86 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 264,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,661.36/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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