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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.48, 776 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.48, 776 and 341.32 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.48 : 776 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.48/776 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.48x = 776 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.48x = 264,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,864.32/562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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