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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.63, 845.60 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.63, 845.60 and 239.02 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.63 : 845.60 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.63/845.60 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.63x = 845.60 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.63x = 202,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,112.00/563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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