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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 847.50 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 847.50 and 348.46 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 847.50 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/847.50 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 847.50 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 295,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,319.85/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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