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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 846.12 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 846.12 and 290.02 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 846.12 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/846.12 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 846.12 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 245,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,391.72/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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