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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 777.36 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 777.36 and 431.68 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 777.36 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/777.36 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 777.36 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 335,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,570.76/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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