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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.68, 777.34 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.68, 777.34 and 377.20 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.68 : 777.34 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.68/777.34 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.68x = 777.34 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.68x = 293,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,212.65/563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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