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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 775.73 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 775.73 and 326.15 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 775.73 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/775.73 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 775.73 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 252,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,998.83/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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