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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.86, 778.21 and 407.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.86, 778.21 and 407.00 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.86 : 778.21 = 407.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.86/778.21 = 407.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.86x = 778.21 × 407.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.86x = 316,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,730.21/563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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