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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.17 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.17 and 382.14 is: 572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.17 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.17 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.17 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 323,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,737.54/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.97

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