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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.47, 846.33 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.47, 846.33 and 355.71 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.47 : 846.33 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.47/846.33 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.47x = 846.33 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.47x = 301,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,048.04/564.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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