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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 778.08 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 778.08 and 388.96 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 778.08 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/778.08 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 778.08 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 302,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,642.00/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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