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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.26, 844.32 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.26, 844.32 and 380.68 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.26 : 844.32 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.26/844.32 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.26x = 844.32 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.26x = 321,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,415.74/563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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