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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 775.96 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 775.96 and 376.20 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 775.96 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/775.96 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 775.96 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 291,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,916.15/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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