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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.07, 844.73 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.07, 844.73 and 390.24 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.07 : 844.73 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.07/844.73 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.07x = 844.73 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.07x = 329,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,645.48/564.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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