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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 778.20 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 778.20 and 315.32 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 778.20 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/778.20 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 778.20 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 245,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,382.02/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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