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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.20, 777.58 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.20, 777.58 and 364.12 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.20 : 777.58 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.20/777.58 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.20x = 777.58 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.20x = 283,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,129.58/563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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