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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 847.76 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 847.76 and 344.79 is: 518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 847.76 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/847.76 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 847.76 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 292,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,297.45/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.11

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