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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.48, 776.79 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.48, 776.79 and 376.72 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.48 : 776.79 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.48/776.79 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.48x = 776.79 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.48x = 292,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,630.39/562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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