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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.87, 845.24 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.87, 845.24 and 358.05 is: 536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.87 : 845.24 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.87/845.24 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.87x = 845.24 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.87x = 302,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,638.18/563.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.72

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