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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 777.36 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 777.36 and 376.48 is: 519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 777.36 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/777.36 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 777.36 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 292,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,660.49/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.86

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