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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 845.31 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 845.31 and 358.53 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 845.31 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/845.31 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 845.31 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 303,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,068.99/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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