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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.49, 775.85 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.49, 775.85 and 341.15 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.49 : 775.85 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.49/775.85 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.49x = 775.85 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.49x = 264,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,675.64/562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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