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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 844.80 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 844.80 and 347.04 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 844.80 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/844.80 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 844.80 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 293,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,179.39/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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