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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 846.09 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 846.09 and 217.35 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 846.09 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/846.09 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 846.09 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 183,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,897.66/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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