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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.78, 777.48 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.78, 777.48 and 339.68 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.78 : 777.48 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.78/777.48 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.78x = 777.48 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.78x = 264,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,094.41/563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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