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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 775.67 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 775.67 and 382.77 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 775.67 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/775.67 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 775.67 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 296,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,903.21/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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