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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 775.58 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 775.58 and 365.67 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 775.58 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/775.58 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 775.58 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 283,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,604.51/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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