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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.10, 777.36 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.10, 777.36 and 376.88 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.10 : 777.36 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.10/777.36 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.10x = 777.36 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.10x = 292,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,971.44/563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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