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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 776.52 and 341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 776.52 and 341.63 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 776.52 = 341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/776.52 = 341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 776.52 × 341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 265,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,282.53/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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