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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 776.47 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 776.47 and 341.72 is: 471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 776.47 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/776.47 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 776.47 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 265,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,329.74/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.48

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