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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.01, 846.82 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.01, 846.82 and 256.78 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.01 : 846.82 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.01/846.82 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.01x = 846.82 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.01x = 217,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,440.92/565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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