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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 844.97 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 844.97 and 270.83 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 844.97 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/844.97 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 844.97 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 228,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,839.00/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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