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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.41, 844.95 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.41, 844.95 and 152.53 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.41 : 844.95 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.41/844.95 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.41x = 844.95 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.41x = 128,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,882.58/563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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