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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.73, 777.92 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.73, 777.92 and 315.02 is: 434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.73 : 777.92 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.73/777.92 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.73x = 777.92 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.73x = 245,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060.73/563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.72

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