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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.95, 778.24 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.95, 778.24 and 315.27 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.95 : 778.24 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.95/778.24 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.95x = 778.24 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.95x = 245,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,355.72/563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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