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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 775.91 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 775.91 and 352.42 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 775.91 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/775.91 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 775.91 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 273,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,445.14/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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