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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 845.24 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 845.24 and 238.95 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 845.24 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/845.24 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 845.24 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 201,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,968.90/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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