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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.15 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.15 and 390.40 is: 585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.15 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.15 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.15 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 330,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,336.96/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.60

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