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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 843.68 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 843.68 and 368.56 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 843.68 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/843.68 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 843.68 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 310,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,946.70/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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