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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 845.28 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 845.28 and 255.15 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 845.28 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/845.28 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 845.28 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 215,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,673.19/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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