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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 846.64 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 846.64 and 359.16 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 846.64 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/846.64 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 846.64 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 304,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,079.22/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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