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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 845.81 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 845.81 and 358.48 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 845.81 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/845.81 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 845.81 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 303,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,199.95/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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