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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.16, 844.84 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.16, 844.84 and 238.76 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.16 : 844.84 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.16/844.84 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.16x = 844.84 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.16x = 201,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,714.00/563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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