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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.84, 778.12 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.84, 778.12 and 354.04 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.84 : 778.12 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.84/778.12 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.84x = 778.12 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.84x = 275,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,485.60/563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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