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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 846.42 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 846.42 and 275.50 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 846.42 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/846.42 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 846.42 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 233,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,188.71/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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