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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 845.61 and 378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 845.61 and 378.94 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 845.61 = 378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/845.61 = 378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 845.61 × 378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 320,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,435.45/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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