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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.73, 776.62 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.73, 776.62 and 338.73 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.73 : 776.62 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.73/776.62 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.73x = 776.62 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.73x = 263,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,063.65/562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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