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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.89, 776.70 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.89, 776.70 and 341.91 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.89 : 776.70 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.89/776.70 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.89x = 776.70 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.89x = 265,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,561.50/562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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