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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.98, 776.91 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.98, 776.91 and 376.74 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.98 : 776.91 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.98/776.91 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.98x = 776.91 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.98x = 292,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,693.07/562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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