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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.35, 842.96 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.35, 842.96 and 332.35 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.35 : 842.96 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.35/842.96 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.35x = 842.96 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.35x = 280,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,153.54/563.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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