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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 776.12 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 776.12 and 376.28 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 776.12 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/776.12 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 776.12 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 292,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,032.67/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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