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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 776.16 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 776.16 and 376.17 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 776.16 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/776.16 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 776.16 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 291,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,968.11/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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