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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.47, 776.48 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.47, 776.48 and 376.17 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.47 : 776.48 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.47/776.48 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.47x = 776.48 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.47x = 292,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,086.60/562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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