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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 846.97 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 846.97 and 369.31 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 846.97 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/846.97 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 846.97 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 312,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,794.49/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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