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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.24, 777.18 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.24, 777.18 and 330.38 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.24 : 777.18 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.24/777.18 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.24x = 777.18 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.24x = 256,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,764.73/563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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