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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.55, 845.32 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.55, 845.32 and 402.56 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.55 : 845.32 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.55/845.32 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.55x = 845.32 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.55x = 340,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,292.02/563.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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