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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 845.99 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 845.99 and 381.15 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 845.99 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/845.99 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 845.99 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 322,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,447.18/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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