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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.51, 775.52 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.51, 775.52 and 365.95 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.51 : 775.52 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.51/775.52 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.51x = 775.52 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.51x = 283,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,797.67/562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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