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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.30, 777.08 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.30, 777.08 and 366.74 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.30 : 777.08 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.30/777.08 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.30x = 777.08 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.30x = 284,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,983.35/563.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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