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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 845.15 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 845.15 and 345.11 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 845.15 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/845.15 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 845.15 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 291,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,663.77/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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