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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 847.30 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 847.30 and 359.48 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 847.30 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/847.30 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 847.30 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 304,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,587.40/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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