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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 775.99 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 775.99 and 375.73 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 775.99 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/775.99 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 775.99 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 291,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,562.72/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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