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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.38, 844.66 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.38, 844.66 and 346.50 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.38 : 844.66 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.38/844.66 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.38x = 844.66 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.38x = 292,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,675.12/563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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