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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 844.43 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 844.43 and 368.37 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 844.43 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/844.43 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 844.43 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 311,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,060.84/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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