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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 778.31 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 778.31 and 389 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 778.31 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/778.31 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 778.31 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 302,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,762.59/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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