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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.04, 845.33 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.04, 845.33 and 358.54 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.04 : 845.33 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.04/845.33 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.04x = 845.33 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.04x = 303,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,080.71/563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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