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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 845.73 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 845.73 and 271.71 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 845.73 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/845.73 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 845.73 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 229,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,793.30/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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