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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 776.39 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 776.39 and 436.08 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 776.39 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/776.39 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 776.39 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 338,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,565.97/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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