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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 777.06 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 777.06 and 356.12 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 777.06 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/777.06 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 777.06 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 276,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,726.61/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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