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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.41, 844.03 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.41, 844.03 and 370.63 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.41 : 844.03 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.41/844.03 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.41x = 844.03 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.41x = 312,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,822.84/563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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