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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 777.02 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 777.02 and 363.74 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 777.02 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/777.02 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 777.02 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 282,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,627.55/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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