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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.61, 776.49 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.61, 776.49 and 365.78 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.61 : 776.49 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.61/776.49 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.61x = 776.49 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.61x = 284,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,025.08/562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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