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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.06, 844.68 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.06, 844.68 and 238.43 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.06 : 844.68 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.06/844.68 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.06x = 844.68 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.06x = 201,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,397.05/563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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