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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 844.58 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 844.58 and 357.56 is: 535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 844.58 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/844.58 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 844.58 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 301,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,990.60/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.80

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