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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.59, 845.49 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.59, 845.49 and 216.91 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.59 : 845.49 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.59/845.49 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.59x = 845.49 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.59x = 183,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,395.24/563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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