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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.50, 776.07 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.50, 776.07 and 366.15 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.50 : 776.07 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.50/776.07 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.50x = 776.07 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.50x = 284,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,158.03/562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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