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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 845.64 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 845.64 and 368.39 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 845.64 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/845.64 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 845.64 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 311,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,527.43/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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