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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.62, 777.27 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.62, 777.27 and 376.04 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.62 : 777.27 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.62/777.27 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.62x = 777.27 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.62x = 292,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,284.61/562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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