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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.89, 777.99 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.89, 777.99 and 389.34 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.89 : 777.99 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.89/777.99 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.89x = 777.99 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.89x = 302,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,902.63/563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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