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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 775.65 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 775.65 and 396.34 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 775.65 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/775.65 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 775.65 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 307,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,421.12/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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