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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.02, 844.43 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.02, 844.43 and 254.80 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.02 : 844.43 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.02/844.43 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.02x = 844.43 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.02x = 215,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,155.27/563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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