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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 777.72 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 777.72 and 367.27 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 777.72 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/777.72 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 777.72 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 285,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,633.22/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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