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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 775.96 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 775.96 and 366.12 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 775.96 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/775.96 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 775.96 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 284,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,094.48/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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