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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.97, 845.58 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.97, 845.58 and 355.21 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.97 : 845.58 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.97/845.58 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.97x = 845.58 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.97x = 300,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,358.47/563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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