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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.53, 777.24 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.53, 777.24 and 475.50 is: 655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.53 : 777.24 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.53/777.24 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.53x = 777.24 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.53x = 369,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,577.62/563.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.83

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