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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 846.19 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 846.19 and 271.56 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 846.19 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/846.19 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 846.19 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 229,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,791.36/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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