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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 847.62 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 847.62 and 382.38 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 847.62 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/847.62 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 847.62 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 324,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,112.94/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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