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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.82, 844.34 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.82, 844.34 and 357.76 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.82 : 844.34 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.82/844.34 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.82x = 844.34 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.82x = 302,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,071.08/563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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