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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 846.67 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 846.67 and 256.23 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 846.67 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/846.67 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 846.67 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 216,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,942.25/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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