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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.73, 776.39 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.73, 776.39 and 397.04 is: 547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.73 : 776.39 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.73/776.39 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.73x = 776.39 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.73x = 308,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,252.02/562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.78

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