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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 845.52 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 845.52 and 357.68 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 845.52 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/845.52 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 845.52 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 302,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,425.59/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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