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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.36 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.36 and 256.02 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.36 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.36 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.36 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 216,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,685.09/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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