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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 847.40 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 847.40 and 391.33 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 847.40 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/847.40 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 847.40 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 331,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,608.81/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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