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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 775.78 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 775.78 and 355.16 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 775.78 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/775.78 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 775.78 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 275,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,526.02/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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