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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 846.76 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 846.76 and 272.23 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 846.76 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/846.76 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 846.76 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 230,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,509.24/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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