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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 846.42 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 846.42 and 255.90 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 846.42 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/846.42 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 846.42 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 216,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,598.88/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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