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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 776.07 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 776.07 and 366.30 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 776.07 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/776.07 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 776.07 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 284,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,274.44/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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