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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 846.97 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 846.97 and 382.40 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 846.97 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/846.97 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 846.97 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 323,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,881.33/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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