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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.16, 845 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.16, 845 and 255.22 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.16 : 845 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.16/845 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.16x = 845 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.16x = 215,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,660.90/563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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