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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 777.13 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 777.13 and 339.27 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 777.13 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/777.13 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 777.13 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 263,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.90/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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