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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.82, 843.57 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.82, 843.57 and 370.50 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.82 : 843.57 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.82/843.57 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.82x = 843.57 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.82x = 312,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,542.69/563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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