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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 846.19 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 846.19 and 381.93 is: 572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 846.19 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/846.19 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 846.19 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 323,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,185.35/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.50

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