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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 847.13 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 847.13 and 256.49 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 847.13 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/847.13 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 847.13 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 217,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,280.37/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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