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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.51, 777.62 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.51, 777.62 and 314.81 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.51 : 777.62 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.51/777.62 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.51x = 777.62 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.51x = 244,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,802.55/563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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