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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.60, 844.18 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.60, 844.18 and 357.66 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.60 : 844.18 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.60/844.18 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.60x = 844.18 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.60x = 301,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,929.42/563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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