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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846 and 260 is: 390

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 219,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,960/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390

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