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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.43, 776.51 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.43, 776.51 and 366.50 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.43 : 776.51 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.43/776.51 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.43x = 776.51 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.43x = 284,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,590.92/562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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