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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.30, 777.70 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.30, 777.70 and 364.20 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.30 : 777.70 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.30/777.70 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.30x = 777.70 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.30x = 283,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,238.34/563.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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