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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.72, 776.53 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.72, 776.53 and 326.52 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.72 : 776.53 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.72/776.53 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.72x = 776.53 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.72x = 253,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,552.58/562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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