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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 777.57 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 777.57 and 342.48 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 777.57 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/777.57 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 777.57 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 266,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,302.17/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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