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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.16, 843.70 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.16, 843.70 and 389.33 is: 583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.16 : 843.70 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.16/843.70 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.16x = 843.70 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.16x = 328,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,480.80/563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.29

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