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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 848.12 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 848.12 and 291.35 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 848.12 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/848.12 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 848.12 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 247,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,100.43/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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