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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 846.53 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 846.53 and 256.21 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 846.53 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/846.53 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 846.53 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 216,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,889.45/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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