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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.57, 775.82 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.57, 775.82 and 352.68 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.57 : 775.82 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.57/775.82 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.57x = 775.82 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.57x = 273,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,616.20/562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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