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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.17, 843.90 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.17, 843.90 and 381.73 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.17 : 843.90 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.17/843.90 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.17x = 843.90 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.17x = 322,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,141.95/563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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