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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.45 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.45 and 268.46 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.45 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.45 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.45 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 227,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,501.52/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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