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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 776.19 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 776.19 and 366.04 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 776.19 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/776.19 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 776.19 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 284,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,116.59/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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