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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.74, 776.34 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.74, 776.34 and 366.27 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.74 : 776.34 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.74/776.34 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.74x = 776.34 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.74x = 284,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,350.05/562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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