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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 776.48 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 776.48 and 376.68 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 776.48 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/776.48 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 776.48 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 292,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,484.49/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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