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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.18, 846.19 and 357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.18, 846.19 and 357.85 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.18 : 846.19 = 357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.18/846.19 = 357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.18x = 846.19 × 357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.18x = 302,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,809.09/563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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