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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 864.15 and 563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 864.15 and 563.31 is: 843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 864.15 = 563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/864.15 = 563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 864.15 × 563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 486,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,784.34/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.25

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