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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.80 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.80 and 359.82 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.80 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.80 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.80 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 305,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,055.40/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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