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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 775.37 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 775.37 and 365.47 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 775.37 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/775.37 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 775.37 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 283,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,373.45/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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