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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 775.96 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 775.96 and 329.40 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 775.96 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/775.96 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 775.96 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 255,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,601.22/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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