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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 844.94 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 844.94 and 368.82 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 844.94 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/844.94 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 844.94 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 311,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,630.77/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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