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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 844.18 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 844.18 and 358.04 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 844.18 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/844.18 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 844.18 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 302,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,250.21/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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