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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.83, 777.95 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.83, 777.95 and 342.77 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.83 : 777.95 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.83/777.95 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.83x = 777.95 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.83x = 266,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,658.15/563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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