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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.21, 777.23 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.21, 777.23 and 314.55 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.21 : 777.23 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.21/777.23 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.21x = 777.23 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.21x = 244,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,475.85/563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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