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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.85, 776.61 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.85, 776.61 and 338.86 is: 467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.85 : 776.61 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.85/776.61 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.85x = 776.61 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.85x = 263,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,162.06/562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.55

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