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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 847.40 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 847.40 and 402.24 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 847.40 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/847.40 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 847.40 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 340,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,858.18/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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