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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 847.82 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 847.82 and 261 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 847.82 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/847.82 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 847.82 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 221,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,281.02/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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