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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.19, 844.72 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.19, 844.72 and 357.13 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.19 : 844.72 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.19/844.72 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.19x = 844.72 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.19x = 301,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,674.85/563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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