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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 847.33 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 847.33 and 382.19 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 847.33 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/847.33 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 847.33 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 323,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,835.86/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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