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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.04, 777.60 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.04, 777.60 and 398.16 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.04 : 777.60 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.04/777.60 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.04x = 777.60 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.04x = 309,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,609.22/563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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