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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 776.76 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 776.76 and 329.95 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 776.76 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/776.76 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 776.76 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 256,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,291.96/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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