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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 844.87 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 844.87 and 369.54 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 844.87 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/844.87 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 844.87 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 312,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,213.26/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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