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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.54, 777.68 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.54, 777.68 and 314.86 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.54 : 777.68 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.54/777.68 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.54x = 777.68 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.54x = 244,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,860.32/563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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