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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 847.16 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 847.16 and 369.55 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 847.16 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/847.16 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 847.16 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 313,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,061.89/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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