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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.53 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.53 and 359.69 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.53 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.53 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.53 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 304,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,843.83/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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