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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 846.96 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 846.96 and 348.76 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 846.96 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/846.96 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 846.96 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 295,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,385.77/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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