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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.69, 777.94 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.69, 777.94 and 377.26 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.69 : 777.94 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.69/777.94 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.69x = 777.94 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.69x = 293,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,482.76/563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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