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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.52, 777.48 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.52, 777.48 and 314.81 is: 434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.52 : 777.48 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.52/777.48 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.52x = 777.48 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.52x = 244,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,754.59/563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.33

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