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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 845.60 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 845.60 and 255.58 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 845.60 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/845.60 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 845.60 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 216,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,118.45/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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