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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.32, 843.59 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.32, 843.59 and 357.26 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.32 : 843.59 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.32/843.59 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.32x = 843.59 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.32x = 301,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,380.96/563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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