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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.52 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.52 and 355.04 is: 489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.52 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.52 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.52 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 275,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,340.62/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.79

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