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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.39, 775.95 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.39, 775.95 and 326.18 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.39 : 775.95 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.39/775.95 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.39x = 775.95 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.39x = 253,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,099.37/562.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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