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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.86, 778.16 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.86, 778.16 and 315.24 is: 435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.86 : 778.16 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.86/778.16 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.86x = 778.16 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.86x = 245,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,307.63/563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.05

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