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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 845.28 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 845.28 and 390.68 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 845.28 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/845.28 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 845.28 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 330,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,233.99/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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