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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.50, 775.86 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.50, 775.86 and 375.90 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.50 : 775.86 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.50/775.86 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.50x = 775.86 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.50x = 291,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,645.77/562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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