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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.56, 776.43 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.56, 776.43 and 329.82 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.56 : 776.43 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.56/776.43 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.56x = 776.43 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.56x = 256,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,082.14/562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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