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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.51, 776.26 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.51, 776.26 and 326.53 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.51 : 776.26 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.51/776.26 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.51x = 776.26 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.51x = 253,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,472.18/562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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