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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 844.92 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 844.92 and 348.24 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 844.92 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/844.92 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 844.92 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 294,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,234.94/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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