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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 846 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 846 and 275.38 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 846 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/846 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 846 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 232,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,971.48/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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