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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.04, 777.12 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.04, 777.12 and 366.52 is: 505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.04 : 777.12 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.04/777.12 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.04x = 777.12 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.04x = 284,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,830.02/563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.88

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