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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.52, 776.14 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.52, 776.14 and 366.04 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.52 : 776.14 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.52/776.14 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.52x = 776.14 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.52x = 284,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,098.29/562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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