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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.69, 844.96 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.69, 844.96 and 270.76 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.69 : 844.96 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.69/844.96 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.69x = 844.96 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.69x = 228,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,778.58/563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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