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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 777.69 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 777.69 and 398.28 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 777.69 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/777.69 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 777.69 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 309,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,738.37/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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