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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.51, 776.63 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.51, 776.63 and 363.42 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.51 : 776.63 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.51/776.63 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.51x = 776.63 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.51x = 282,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,242.87/562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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