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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 776.26 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 776.26 and 376.26 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 776.26 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/776.26 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 776.26 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 292,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,074.65/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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