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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.36, 845.38 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.36, 845.38 and 357.64 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.36 : 845.38 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.36/845.38 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.36x = 845.38 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.36x = 302,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,341.70/563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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