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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.84, 846 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.84, 846 and 371.52 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.84 : 846 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.84/846 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.84x = 846 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.84x = 314,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,305.92/563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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