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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 845.75 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 845.75 and 255.80 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 845.75 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/845.75 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 845.75 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 216,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,345.60/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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