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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 843.47 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 843.47 and 357.46 is: 535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 843.47 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/843.47 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 843.47 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 301,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,506.79/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.33

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