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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 844.80 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 844.80 and 368.96 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 844.80 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/844.80 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 844.80 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 311,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,697.41/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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