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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.13, 844.26 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.13, 844.26 and 270.48 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.13 : 844.26 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.13/844.26 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.13x = 844.26 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.13x = 228,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,355.44/563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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