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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846.45 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846.45 and 347.73 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846.45 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846.45 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846.45 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 294,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,336.06/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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