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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 777.25 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 777.25 and 386.22 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 777.25 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/777.25 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 777.25 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 300,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,187.81/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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