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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.60, 776.70 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.60, 776.70 and 376.36 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.60 : 776.70 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.60/776.70 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.60x = 776.70 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.60x = 292,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,318.81/562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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