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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.30, 775.76 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.30, 775.76 and 341.16 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.30 : 775.76 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.30/775.76 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.30x = 775.76 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.30x = 264,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,658.28/562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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