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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.32, 777.39 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.32, 777.39 and 314.64 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.32 : 777.39 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.32/777.39 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.32x = 777.39 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.32x = 244,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,598.36/563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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