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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 775.91 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 775.91 and 341.19 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 775.91 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/775.91 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 775.91 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 264,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,733.59/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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