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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 776.04 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 776.04 and 329.60 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 776.04 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/776.04 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 776.04 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 255,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,782.78/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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