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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 776.52 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 776.52 and 329.92 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 776.52 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/776.52 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 776.52 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 256,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,189.48/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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