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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 775.30 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 775.30 and 362.84 is: 500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 775.30 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/775.30 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 775.30 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 281,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,309.85/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.37

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