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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.67, 845.54 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.67, 845.54 and 275.11 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.67 : 845.54 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.67/845.54 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.67x = 845.54 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.67x = 232,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,616.51/563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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