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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 846.54 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 846.54 and 256.12 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 846.54 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/846.54 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 846.54 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 216,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,815.82/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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