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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 775.98 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 775.98 and 376.20 is: 518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 775.98 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/775.98 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 775.98 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 291,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,923.68/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.79

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