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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 775.98 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 775.98 and 365.72 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 775.98 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/775.98 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 775.98 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 283,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,787.53/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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