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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.03, 776.92 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.03, 776.92 and 314.34 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.03 : 776.92 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.03/776.92 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.03x = 776.92 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.03x = 244,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,220.34/563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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