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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 844.52 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 844.52 and 344.10 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 844.52 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/844.52 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 844.52 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 290,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,593.39/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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