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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 845.81 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 845.81 and 347.07 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 845.81 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/845.81 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 845.81 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 293,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,555.28/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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