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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 845.63 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 845.63 and 358.10 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 845.63 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/845.63 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 845.63 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 302,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,818.60/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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