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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 845.80 and 371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 845.80 and 371.63 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 845.80 = 371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/845.80 = 371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 845.80 × 371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 314,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,319.50/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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