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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 775.89 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 775.89 and 352.49 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 775.89 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/775.89 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 775.89 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 273,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,494.08/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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