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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 843.40 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 843.40 and 288.28 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 843.40 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/843.40 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 843.40 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 243,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,135.35/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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