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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 847.38 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 847.38 and 381.72 is: 572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 847.38 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/847.38 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 847.38 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 323,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,461.89/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.90

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