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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.88 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.88 and 353.13 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.88 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.88 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.88 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 274,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,341.89/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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