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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 846.29 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 846.29 and 255.96 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 846.29 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/846.29 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 846.29 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 216,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,616.39/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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