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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 777.36 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 777.36 and 408.52 is: 563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 777.36 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/777.36 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 777.36 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 317,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,567.11/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.02

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