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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.64, 844.88 and 381.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.64, 844.88 and 381.05 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.64 : 844.88 = 381.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.64/844.88 = 381.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.64x = 844.88 × 381.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.64x = 321,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,942.48/563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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