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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 845.76 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 845.76 and 271.19 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 845.76 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/845.76 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 845.76 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 229,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,361.65/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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