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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 777.39 and 397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 777.39 and 397.93 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 777.39 = 397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/777.39 = 397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 777.39 × 397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 309,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,342.92/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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