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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 845.07 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 845.07 and 381.18 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 845.07 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/845.07 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 845.07 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 322,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,119.56/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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