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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.74, 776.49 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.74, 776.49 and 329.88 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.74 : 776.49 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.74/776.49 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.74x = 776.49 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.74x = 256,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,148.52/562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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