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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.81, 775.69 and 376.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.81, 775.69 and 376.00 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.81 : 775.69 = 376.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.81/775.69 = 376.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.81x = 775.69 × 376.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.81x = 291,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,655.56/562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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