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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 847.12 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 847.12 and 369.40 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 847.12 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/847.12 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 847.12 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 312,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,924.28/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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