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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 777.55 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 777.55 and 364.46 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 777.55 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/777.55 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 777.55 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 283,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,382.44/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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