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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 776.61 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 776.61 and 329.86 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 776.61 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/776.61 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 776.61 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 256,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,172.57/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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