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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.30, 775.72 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.30, 775.72 and 338.32 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.30 : 775.72 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.30/775.72 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.30x = 775.72 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.30x = 262,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,439.65/562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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