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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.31, 844.71 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.31, 844.71 and 238.64 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.31 : 844.71 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.31/844.71 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.31x = 844.71 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.31x = 201,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,577.37/563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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