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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 776.72 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 776.72 and 342 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 776.72 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/776.72 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 776.72 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 265,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,638.24/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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