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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 777.87 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 777.87 and 342.58 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 777.87 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/777.87 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 777.87 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 266,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,480.76/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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