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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 846.52 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 846.52 and 359.64 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 846.52 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/846.52 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 846.52 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 304,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,441.55/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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