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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 848.48 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 848.48 and 350.01 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 848.48 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/848.48 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 848.48 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 296,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,974.73/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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