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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 777.12 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 777.12 and 424.04 is: 584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 777.12 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/777.12 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 777.12 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 329,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,529.96/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.87

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