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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 777.35 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 777.35 and 314.61 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 777.35 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/777.35 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 777.35 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 244,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,560.51/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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