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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 847.80 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 847.80 and 257.20 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 847.80 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/847.80 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 847.80 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 218,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,054.16/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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