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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.54, 777.36 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.54, 777.36 and 330.50 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.54 : 777.36 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.54/777.36 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.54x = 777.36 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.54x = 256,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,917.48/563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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