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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.73, 846.47 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.73, 846.47 and 369.98 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.73 : 846.47 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.73/846.47 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.73x = 846.47 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.73x = 313,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,170.89/563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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