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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 846.62 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 846.62 and 359.08 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 846.62 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/846.62 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 846.62 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 304,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,004.31/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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