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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.57, 777.49 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.57, 777.49 and 376.86 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.57 : 777.49 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.57/777.49 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.57x = 777.49 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.57x = 293,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,003.00/563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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