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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 845.15 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 845.15 and 368.09 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 845.15 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/845.15 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 845.15 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 311,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,085.20/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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