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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 845.07 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 845.07 and 238.84 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 845.07 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/845.07 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 845.07 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 201,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,836.52/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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