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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 776.99 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 776.99 and 364.04 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 776.99 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/776.99 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 776.99 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 282,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,859.75/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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