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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.01, 847.55 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.01, 847.55 and 256.88 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.01 : 847.55 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.01/847.55 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.01x = 847.55 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.01x = 217,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,719.48/565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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