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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 776.34 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 776.34 and 396.84 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 776.34 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/776.34 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 776.34 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 308,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,082.77/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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