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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.95, 777.76 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.95, 777.76 and 416.94 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.95 : 777.76 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.95/777.76 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.95x = 777.76 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.95x = 324,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,279.25/563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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