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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.36, 844.47 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.36, 844.47 and 401.13 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.36 : 844.47 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.36/844.47 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.36x = 844.47 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.36x = 338,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,742.25/563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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