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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.92 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.92 and 329.36 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.92 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.92 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.92 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 255,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,557.01/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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