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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 777.03 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 777.03 and 326.95 is: 451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 777.03 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/777.03 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 777.03 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 254,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,049.96/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.29

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