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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 775.98 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 775.98 and 365.82 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 775.98 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/775.98 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 775.98 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 283,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,869.00/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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