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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.54, 776.20 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.54, 776.20 and 376.28 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.54 : 776.20 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.54/776.20 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.54x = 776.20 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.54x = 292,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068.54/562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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