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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.39, 776.08 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.39, 776.08 and 326.33 is: 450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.39 : 776.08 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.39/776.08 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.39x = 776.08 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.39x = 253,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,257.62/562.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.32

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