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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 845.76 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 845.76 and 358.31 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 845.76 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/845.76 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 845.76 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 303,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,040.04/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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