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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.33, 775.69 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.33, 775.69 and 338.11 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.33 : 775.69 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.33/775.69 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.33x = 775.69 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.33x = 262,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,268.34/562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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