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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.01, 777.50 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.01, 777.50 and 438.27 is: 605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.01 : 777.50 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.01/777.50 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.01x = 777.50 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.01x = 340,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,754.93/563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.24

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