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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.12 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.12 and 256.30 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.12 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.12 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.12 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 216,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,860.56/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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