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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 846.33 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 846.33 and 235.78 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 846.33 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/846.33 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 846.33 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 199,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,547.69/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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