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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.54, 845.38 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.54, 845.38 and 238.94 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.54 : 845.38 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.54/845.38 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.54x = 845.38 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.54x = 201,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,995.10/563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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