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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 778.63 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 778.63 and 354.43 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 778.63 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/778.63 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 778.63 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 275,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,966.20/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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