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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 775.86 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 775.86 and 341.28 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 775.86 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/775.86 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 775.86 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 264,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,785.50/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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