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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.58, 776.22 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.58, 776.22 and 329.58 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.58 : 776.22 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.58/776.22 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.58x = 776.22 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.58x = 255,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,826.59/562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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