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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.95, 846.47 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.95, 846.47 and 235.09 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.95 : 846.47 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.95/846.47 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.95x = 846.47 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.95x = 198,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,995.46/563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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