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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 846.20 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 846.20 and 271.57 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 846.20 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/846.20 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 846.20 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 229,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,802.53/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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