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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.82, 778.23 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.82, 778.23 and 357.18 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.82 : 778.23 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.82/778.23 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.82x = 778.23 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.82x = 277,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,968.19/563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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