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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 775.64 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 775.64 and 329.28 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 775.64 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/775.64 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 775.64 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 255,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,402.74/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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