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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 847.34 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 847.34 and 256.55 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 847.34 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/847.34 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 847.34 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 217,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,385.08/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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