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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563, 844.13 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563, 844.13 and 233.85 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563 : 844.13 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563/844.13 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563x = 844.13 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563x = 197,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,400.74/563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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