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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.43, 845.37 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.43, 845.37 and 390.73 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.43 : 845.37 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.43/845.37 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.43x = 845.37 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.43x = 330,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,311.42/564.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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