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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.53, 777.14 and 339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.53, 777.14 and 339.43 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.53 : 777.14 = 339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.53/777.14 = 339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.53x = 777.14 × 339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.53x = 263,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,784.63/563.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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