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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 844.93 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 844.93 and 358.16 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 844.93 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/844.93 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 844.93 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 302,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,615.01/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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