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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.33, 777.40 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.33, 777.40 and 314.65 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.33 : 777.40 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.33/777.40 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.33x = 777.40 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.33x = 244,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,609.10/563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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