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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 845.38 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 845.38 and 358.41 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 845.38 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/845.38 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 845.38 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 302,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,990.85/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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