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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 844.76 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 844.76 and 346.40 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 844.76 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/844.76 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 844.76 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 292,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,624.86/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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