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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 846.38 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 846.38 and 391.11 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 846.38 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/846.38 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 846.38 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 331,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,025.73/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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