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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.81, 845.81 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.81, 845.81 and 239.18 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.81 : 845.81 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.81/845.81 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.81x = 845.81 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.81x = 202,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,300.84/563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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