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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.49, 845.64 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.49, 845.64 and 368.49 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.49 : 845.64 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.49/845.64 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.49x = 845.64 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.49x = 311,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,607.11/563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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