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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 776.88 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 776.88 and 330.08 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 776.88 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/776.88 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 776.88 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 256,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,432.55/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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