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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.30, 776.32 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.30, 776.32 and 363.20 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.30 : 776.32 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.30/776.32 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.30x = 776.32 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.30x = 281,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,959.42/562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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