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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.05, 845.24 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.05, 845.24 and 271.41 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.05 : 845.24 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.05/845.24 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.05x = 845.24 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.05x = 229,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,405.23/564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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