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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 845.90 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 845.90 and 255.96 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 845.90 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/845.90 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 845.90 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 216,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,516.56/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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