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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.26, 845.04 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.26, 845.04 and 238.64 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.26 : 845.04 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.26/845.04 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.26x = 845.04 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.26x = 201,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,660.35/563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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