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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 777.45 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 777.45 and 377.14 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 777.45 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/777.45 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 777.45 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 293,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,207.49/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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