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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.17, 845.10 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.17, 845.10 and 357 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.17 : 845.10 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.17/845.10 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.17x = 845.10 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.17x = 301,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,698.92/563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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