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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 845.82 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 845.82 and 217.51 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 845.82 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/845.82 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 845.82 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 183,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,974.31/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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