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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.07, 845.40 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.07, 845.40 and 255.84 is: 383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.07 : 845.40 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.07/845.40 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.07x = 845.40 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.07x = 216,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,287.14/564.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.44

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