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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.17 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.17 and 256.96 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.17 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.17 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.17 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 217,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,688.80/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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