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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 844.90 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 844.90 and 271.12 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 844.90 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/844.90 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 844.90 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 229,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,069.29/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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