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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 845.09 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 845.09 and 270.81 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 845.09 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/845.09 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 845.09 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 228,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,858.82/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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