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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.40, 776.34 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.40, 776.34 and 415.80 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.40 : 776.34 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.40/776.34 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.40x = 776.34 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.40x = 322,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,802.17/563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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