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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 845.13 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 845.13 and 357.89 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 845.13 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/845.13 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 845.13 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 302,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,459.35/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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