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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.83, 845.16 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.83, 845.16 and 381.24 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.83 : 845.16 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.83/845.16 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.83x = 845.16 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.83x = 322,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,208.80/563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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