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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.36, 777.53 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.36, 777.53 and 376.85 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.36 : 777.53 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.36/777.53 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.36x = 777.53 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.36x = 293,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,015.07/563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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