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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.10, 844.26 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.10, 844.26 and 270.19 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.10 : 844.26 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.10/844.26 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.10x = 844.26 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.10x = 228,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,110.61/563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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