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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 846.22 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 846.22 and 391.24 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 846.22 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/846.22 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 846.22 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 331,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,075.11/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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