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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 775.98 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 775.98 and 329.52 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 775.98 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/775.98 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 775.98 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 255,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,700.93/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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