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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.58, 777.10 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.58, 777.10 and 433.18 is: 598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.58 : 777.10 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.58/777.10 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.58x = 777.10 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.58x = 336,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,624.18/562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.36

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