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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 777.35 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 777.35 and 377.04 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 777.35 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/777.35 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 777.35 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 293,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,092.99/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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