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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.45, 777.75 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.45, 777.75 and 376.86 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.45 : 777.75 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.45/777.75 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.45x = 777.75 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.45x = 293,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,102.87/563.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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