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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.89, 776.76 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.89, 776.76 and 330 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.89 : 776.76 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.89/776.76 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.89x = 776.76 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.89x = 256,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,330.80/562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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