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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.73, 777.69 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.73, 777.69 and 432.51 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.73 : 777.69 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.73/777.69 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.73x = 777.69 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.73x = 336,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,358.70/563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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