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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.02, 776.16 and 396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.02, 776.16 and 396.73 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.02 : 776.16 = 396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.02/776.16 = 396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.02x = 776.16 × 396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.02x = 307,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,925.96/563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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