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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 776.03 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 776.03 and 366.24 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 776.03 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/776.03 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 776.03 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 284,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,209.35/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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