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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.33, 776.33 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.33, 776.33 and 376.43 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.33 : 776.33 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.33/776.33 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.33x = 776.33 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.33x = 292,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,233.90/562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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