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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 846.55 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 846.55 and 382.73 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 846.55 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/846.55 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 846.55 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 323,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,996.33/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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