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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 846.20 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 846.20 and 255.76 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 846.20 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/846.20 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 846.20 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 216,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,424.11/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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