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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.52, 777.99 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.52, 777.99 and 374.62 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.52 : 777.99 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.52/777.99 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.52x = 777.99 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.52x = 291,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,450.61/563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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