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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 775.96 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 775.96 and 326.24 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 775.96 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/775.96 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 775.96 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 253,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,149.19/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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