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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 776.24 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 776.24 and 366 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 776.24 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/776.24 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 776.24 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 284,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103.84/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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