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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.64, 777.12 and 431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.64, 777.12 and 431.03 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.64 : 777.12 = 431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.64/777.12 = 431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.64x = 777.12 × 431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.64x = 334,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,961.17/563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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