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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 846.36 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 846.36 and 348.56 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 846.36 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/846.36 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 846.36 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 295,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,007.24/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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