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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.35 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.35 and 363.02 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.35 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.35 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.35 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 281,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,467.56/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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