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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 847.40 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 847.40 and 256.71 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 847.40 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/847.40 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 847.40 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 217,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,536.05/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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