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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 777.23 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 777.23 and 366.78 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 777.23 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/777.23 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 777.23 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 285,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,072.42/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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