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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.90, 776.45 and 376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.90, 776.45 and 376.33 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.90 : 776.45 = 376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.90/776.45 = 376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.90x = 776.45 × 376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.90x = 292,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,199.55/562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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