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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 846.33 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 846.33 and 369.82 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 846.33 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/846.33 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 846.33 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 312,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,989.76/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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