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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 775.83 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 775.83 and 375.95 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 775.83 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/775.83 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 775.83 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 291,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,671.94/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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