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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 777.87 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 777.87 and 367.56 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 777.87 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/777.87 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 777.87 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 285,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,913.90/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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