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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.34, 845.40 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.34, 845.40 and 345.04 is: 516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.34 : 845.40 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.34/845.40 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.34x = 845.40 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.34x = 291,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,696.82/564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.88

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