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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.50, 848.34 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.50, 848.34 and 373.34 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.50 : 848.34 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.50/848.34 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.50x = 848.34 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.50x = 316,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,719.26/564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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