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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 775.86 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 775.86 and 326.19 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 775.86 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/775.86 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 775.86 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 253,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081.29/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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