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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.90, 778.17 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.90, 778.17 and 315.28 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.90 : 778.17 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.90/778.17 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.90x = 778.17 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.90x = 245,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,341.44/563.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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