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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 776.22 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 776.22 and 355.80 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 776.22 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/776.22 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 776.22 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 276,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,179.08/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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