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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 846.19 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 846.19 and 358.48 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 846.19 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/846.19 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 846.19 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 303,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,338.86/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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