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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 844.85 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 844.85 and 390.36 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 844.85 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/844.85 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 844.85 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 329,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,795.65/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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