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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.35, 776.11 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.35, 776.11 and 326.30 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.35 : 776.11 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.35/776.11 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.35x = 776.11 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.35x = 253,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,243.57/562.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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