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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.51, 777.97 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.51, 777.97 and 386.73 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.51 : 777.97 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.51/777.97 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.51x = 777.97 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.51x = 300,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,864.82/563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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