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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.59, 845.17 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.59, 845.17 and 238.98 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.59 : 845.17 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.59/845.17 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.59x = 845.17 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.59x = 201,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,978.73/563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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