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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 845.01 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 845.01 and 358.36 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 845.01 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/845.01 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 845.01 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 302,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,817.78/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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