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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.09, 845.15 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.09, 845.15 and 358.02 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.09 : 845.15 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.09/845.15 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.09x = 845.15 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.09x = 302,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,578.81/563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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