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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 775.92 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 775.92 and 365.73 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 775.92 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/775.92 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 775.92 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 283,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,777.22/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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