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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.04, 776.88 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.04, 776.88 and 376.32 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.04 : 776.88 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.04/776.88 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.04x = 776.88 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.04x = 292,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,355.48/563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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