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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 777.08 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 777.08 and 366.68 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 777.08 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/777.08 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 777.08 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 284,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,933.98/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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