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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 846.70 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 846.70 and 256.11 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 846.70 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/846.70 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 846.70 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 216,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,848.34/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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