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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.43, 844.65 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.43, 844.65 and 255.12 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.43 : 844.65 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.43/844.65 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.43x = 844.65 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.43x = 215,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,487.11/563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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