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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 845.74 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 845.74 and 348.04 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 845.74 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/845.74 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 845.74 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 294,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,351.35/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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