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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.33, 776.15 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.33, 776.15 and 363.27 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.33 : 776.15 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.33/776.15 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.33x = 776.15 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.33x = 281,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,952.01/562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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