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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.72, 777.98 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.72, 777.98 and 315.12 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.72 : 777.98 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.72/777.98 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.72x = 777.98 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.72x = 245,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,157.06/563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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