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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 845.24 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 845.24 and 371.25 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 845.24 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/845.24 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 845.24 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 313,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,793.49/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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