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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 775.54 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 775.54 and 365.38 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 775.54 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/775.54 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 775.54 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 283,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,366.81/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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