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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 845.85 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 845.85 and 382.53 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 845.85 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/845.85 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 845.85 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 323,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,563.00/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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