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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.11, 843.36 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.11, 843.36 and 331.54 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.11 : 843.36 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.11/843.36 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.11x = 843.36 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.11x = 279,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,607.57/563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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