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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.11, 844.33 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.11, 844.33 and 270.70 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.11 : 844.33 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.11/844.33 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.11x = 844.33 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.11x = 228,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,560.13/563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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