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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.91 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.91 and 365.58 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.91 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.91 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.91 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 283,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,658.09/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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