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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.56, 776.80 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.56, 776.80 and 366.24 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.56 : 776.80 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.56/776.80 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.56x = 776.80 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.56x = 284,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,495.23/562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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