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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 847.68 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 847.68 and 369.63 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 847.68 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/847.68 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 847.68 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 313,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,328.97/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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