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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 776.37 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 776.37 and 366.25 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 776.37 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/776.37 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 776.37 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 284,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,345.51/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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