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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 778.42 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 778.42 and 377.34 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 778.42 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/778.42 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 778.42 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 293,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,725.11/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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