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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.74, 775.80 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.74, 775.80 and 387.78 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.74 : 775.80 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.74/775.80 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.74x = 775.80 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.74x = 300,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,839.72/562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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