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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 776.40 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 776.40 and 366.40 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 776.40 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/776.40 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 776.40 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 284,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,472.96/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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