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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 846.43 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 846.43 and 369.81 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 846.43 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/846.43 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 846.43 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 313,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,018.28/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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