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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.62, 778.65 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.62, 778.65 and 377.04 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.62 : 778.65 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.62/778.65 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.62x = 778.65 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.62x = 293,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,582.20/563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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