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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 776.49 and 329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 776.49 and 329.75 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 776.49 = 329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/776.49 = 329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 776.49 × 329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 256,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,047.58/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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