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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.17, 777.18 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.17, 777.18 and 330.25 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.17 : 777.18 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.17/777.18 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.17x = 777.18 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.17x = 256,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,663.70/563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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