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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 777.69 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 777.69 and 377.45 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 777.69 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/777.69 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 777.69 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 293,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,537.20/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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