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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 775.96 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 775.96 and 341.33 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 775.96 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/775.96 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 775.96 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 264,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,858.43/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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