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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 777.03 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 777.03 and 330.13 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 777.03 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/777.03 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 777.03 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 256,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,517.03/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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