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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 775.71 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 775.71 and 376.18 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 775.71 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/775.71 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 775.71 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 291,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,806.59/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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