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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 847.89 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 847.89 and 358.97 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 847.89 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/847.89 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 847.89 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 304,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,367.07/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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