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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 845.42 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 845.42 and 369.17 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 845.42 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/845.42 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 845.42 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 312,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,097.63/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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