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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 845.68 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 845.68 and 344.89 is: 516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 845.68 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/845.68 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 845.68 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 291,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,660.62/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.64

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