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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 845.60 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 845.60 and 371.52 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 845.60 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/845.60 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 845.60 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 314,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,157.31/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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