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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.11, 844.97 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.11, 844.97 and 274.55 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.11 : 844.97 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.11/844.97 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.11x = 844.97 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.11x = 231,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,986.51/563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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