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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.60, 776.03 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.60, 776.03 and 366.09 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.60 : 776.03 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.60/776.03 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.60x = 776.03 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.60x = 284,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,100.69/562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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