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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 847.13 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 847.13 and 359.10 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 847.13 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/847.13 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 847.13 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 304,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,204.38/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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