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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 776.61 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 776.61 and 329.94 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 776.61 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/776.61 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 776.61 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 256,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,234.70/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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