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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 845.60 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 845.60 and 275.20 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 845.60 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/845.60 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 845.60 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 232,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,709.12/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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