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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 844.45 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 844.45 and 233.83 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 844.45 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/844.45 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 844.45 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 197,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,462.83/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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