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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.27, 845.33 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.27, 845.33 and 368.22 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.27 : 845.33 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.27/845.33 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.27x = 845.33 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.27x = 311,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,267.41/563.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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