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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.60, 776.04 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.60, 776.04 and 366.07 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.60 : 776.04 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.60/776.04 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.60x = 776.04 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.60x = 284,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,084.96/562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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