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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 845.85 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 845.85 and 256.21 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 845.85 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/845.85 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 845.85 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 216,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,713.11/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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