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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 846.59 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 846.59 and 256.03 is: 383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 846.59 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/846.59 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 846.59 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 216,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,749.04/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.67

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