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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.71, 777.95 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.71, 777.95 and 315.03 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.71 : 777.95 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.71/777.95 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.71x = 777.95 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.71x = 245,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,077.59/563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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