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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 846.15 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 846.15 and 290.27 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 846.15 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/846.15 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 846.15 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 245,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,611.96/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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