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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.16 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.16 and 371.04 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.16 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.16 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.16 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 313,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,959.21/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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