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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 846.54 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 846.54 and 356.80 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 846.54 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/846.54 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 846.54 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 302,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,045.47/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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