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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 775.53 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 775.53 and 365.61 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 775.53 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/775.53 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 775.53 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 283,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,541.52/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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