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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.81, 777.07 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.81, 777.07 and 377 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.81 : 777.07 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.81/777.07 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.81x = 777.07 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.81x = 292,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955.39/563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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