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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.25, 775.78 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.25, 775.78 and 341.21 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.25 : 775.78 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.25/775.78 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.25x = 775.78 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.25x = 264,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,704.98/562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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