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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.77, 777.99 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.77, 777.99 and 315.10 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.77 : 777.99 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.77/777.99 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.77x = 777.99 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.77x = 245,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144.65/563.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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