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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 776.62 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 776.62 and 404.40 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 776.62 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/776.62 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 776.62 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 314,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,064.18/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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