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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 776.68 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 776.68 and 405.36 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 776.68 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/776.68 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 776.68 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 314,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,835.00/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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