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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 847.19 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 847.19 and 252.59 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 847.19 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/847.19 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 847.19 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 213,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,988.12/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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