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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.36 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.36 and 348.24 is: 522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.36 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.36 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.36 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 295,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,084.65/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.53

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