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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 847.61 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 847.61 and 256.93 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 847.61 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/847.61 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 847.61 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 217,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,775.70/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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