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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 775.98 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 775.98 and 341.28 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 775.98 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/775.98 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 775.98 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 264,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,826.45/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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