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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 777.22 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 777.22 and 314.54 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 777.22 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/777.22 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 777.22 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 244,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,466.78/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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