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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.79, 776.74 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.79, 776.74 and 341.81 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.79 : 776.74 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.79/776.74 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.79x = 776.74 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.79x = 265,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,497.50/562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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