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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.25, 846.38 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.25, 846.38 and 370.48 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.25 : 846.38 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.25/846.38 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.25x = 846.38 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.25x = 313,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,565.01/564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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