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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.72, 778.28 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.72, 778.28 and 386.97 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.72 : 778.28 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.72/778.28 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.72x = 778.28 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.72x = 301,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,171.98/563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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