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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 775.45 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 775.45 and 365.54 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 775.45 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/775.45 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 775.45 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 283,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,457.99/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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