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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 844.92 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 844.92 and 271.14 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 844.92 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/844.92 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 844.92 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 229,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,091.61/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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