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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.70, 777.63 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.70, 777.63 and 377.24 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.70 : 777.63 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.70/777.63 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.70x = 777.63 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.70x = 293,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,350.67/563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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