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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 776.04 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 776.04 and 386.04 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 776.04 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/776.04 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 776.04 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 299,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,582.48/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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