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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.77 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.77 and 365.30 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.77 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.77 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.77 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 283,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,388.78/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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