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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.72, 844.22 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.72, 844.22 and 357.96 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.72 : 844.22 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.72/844.22 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.72x = 844.22 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.72x = 302,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,196.99/563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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