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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.43, 777.73 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.43, 777.73 and 376.84 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.43 : 777.73 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.43/777.73 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.43x = 777.73 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.43x = 293,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,075.88/563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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