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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 776.96 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 776.96 and 314.33 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 776.96 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/776.96 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 776.96 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 244,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,220.27/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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