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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 775.64 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 775.64 and 387.59 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 775.64 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/775.64 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 775.64 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 300,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,627.40/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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