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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 846.25 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 846.25 and 368.87 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 846.25 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/846.25 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 846.25 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 312,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,151.08/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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