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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.54, 844.66 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.54, 844.66 and 255.06 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.54 : 844.66 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.54/844.66 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.54x = 844.66 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.54x = 215,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,438.98/563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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