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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 777.70 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 777.70 and 377.01 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 777.70 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/777.70 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 777.70 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 293,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,200.68/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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