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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 775.80 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 775.80 and 329.25 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 775.80 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/775.80 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 775.80 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 255,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,432.15/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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