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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 844.87 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 844.87 and 255.26 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 844.87 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/844.87 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 844.87 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 215,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,661.52/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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