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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 776.07 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 776.07 and 388.38 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 776.07 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/776.07 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 776.07 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 301,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,410.07/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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