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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 778.12 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 778.12 and 315.24 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 778.12 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/778.12 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 778.12 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 245,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,291.74/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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