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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.67, 844.69 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.67, 844.69 and 238.59 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.67 : 844.69 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.67/844.69 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.67x = 844.69 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.67x = 201,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,534.59/563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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