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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 845.88 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 845.88 and 275.08 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 845.88 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/845.88 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 845.88 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 232,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,684.67/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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