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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 778.26 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 778.26 and 354.04 is: 488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 778.26 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/778.26 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 778.26 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 275,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,535.17/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.75

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