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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 845.76 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 845.76 and 371.84 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 845.76 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/845.76 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 845.76 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 314,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,487.40/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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