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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.58 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.58 and 387.59 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.58 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.58 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.58 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 300,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,601.24/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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