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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 775.91 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 775.91 and 341.35 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 775.91 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/775.91 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 775.91 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 264,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,856.88/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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