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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.59 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.59 and 386.10 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.59 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.59 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.59 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 299,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,840.43/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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