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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 843.76 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 843.76 and 356.86 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 843.76 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/843.76 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 843.76 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 301,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,104.19/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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