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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.90, 775.83 and 432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.90, 775.83 and 432.22 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.90 : 775.83 = 432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.90/775.83 = 432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.90x = 775.83 × 432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.90x = 335,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,329.24/562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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