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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.52, 776.04 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.52, 776.04 and 329.72 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.52 : 776.04 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.52/776.04 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.52x = 776.04 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.52x = 255,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,875.91/562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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