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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.56, 776.89 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.56, 776.89 and 366.19 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.56 : 776.89 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.56/776.89 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.56x = 776.89 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.56x = 284,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,487.86/562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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