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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 845.95 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 845.95 and 217.26 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 845.95 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/845.95 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 845.95 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 183,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,790.01/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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