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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.53, 778.36 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.53, 778.36 and 398.48 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.53 : 778.36 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.53/778.36 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.53x = 778.36 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.53x = 310,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,160.89/563.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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