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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 845.40 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 845.40 and 390 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 845.40 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/845.40 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 845.40 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 329,706
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,706/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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