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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 846.86 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 846.86 and 382.01 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 846.86 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/846.86 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 846.86 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 323,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,502.84/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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