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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 775.20 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 775.20 and 431.56 is: 594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 775.20 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/775.20 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 775.20 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 334,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,545.31/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.45

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