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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 846.21 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 846.21 and 271.59 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 846.21 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/846.21 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 846.21 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 229,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,822.17/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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