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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.21, 775.64 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.21, 775.64 and 341.08 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.21 : 775.64 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.21/775.64 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.21x = 775.64 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.21x = 264,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,554.20/562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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