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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 776.22 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 776.22 and 376.12 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 776.22 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/776.22 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 776.22 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 291,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,951.87/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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