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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 776.01 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 776.01 and 341.28 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 776.01 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/776.01 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 776.01 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 264,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,836.69/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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