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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.01, 846.97 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.01, 846.97 and 358.94 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.01 : 846.97 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.01/846.97 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.01x = 846.97 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.01x = 304,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,009.74/565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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