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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 846.06 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 846.06 and 255.88 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 846.06 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/846.06 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 846.06 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 216,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,489.83/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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