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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 844.28 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 844.28 and 365.90 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 844.28 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/844.28 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 844.28 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 308,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,916.00/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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