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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.61, 845.34 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.61, 845.34 and 216.97 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.61 : 845.34 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.61/845.34 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.61x = 845.34 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.61x = 183,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,410.49/563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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