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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 845.76 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 845.76 and 275.24 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 845.76 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/845.76 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 845.76 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 232,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,786.98/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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