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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 775.71 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 775.71 and 396.51 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 775.71 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/775.71 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 775.71 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 307,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,576.77/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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