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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.06, 777.08 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.06, 777.08 and 363.96 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.06 : 777.08 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.06/777.08 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.06x = 777.08 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.06x = 282,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,826.95/563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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