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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 777.12 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 777.12 and 366.72 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 777.12 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/777.12 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 777.12 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 284,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,985.45/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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