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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.99, 776.68 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.99, 776.68 and 366.52 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.99 : 776.68 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.99/776.68 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.99x = 776.68 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.99x = 284,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,668.75/562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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