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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.84, 846.01 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.84, 846.01 and 358.35 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.84 : 846.01 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.84/846.01 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.84x = 846.01 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.84x = 303,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,165.89/563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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