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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.38, 777.48 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.38, 777.48 and 314.71 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.38 : 777.48 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.38/777.48 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.38x = 777.48 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.38x = 244,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,680.73/563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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