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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.57, 777.18 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.57, 777.18 and 364.14 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.57 : 777.18 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.57/777.18 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.57x = 777.18 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.57x = 283,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,002.33/563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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