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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.56, 777.68 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.56, 777.68 and 314.89 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.56 : 777.68 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.56/777.68 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.56x = 777.68 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.56x = 244,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882.08/563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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