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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 776.51 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 776.51 and 376.10 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 776.51 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/776.51 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 776.51 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 292,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,039.65/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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