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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 846.10 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 846.10 and 291.25 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 846.10 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/846.10 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 846.10 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 246,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,426.63/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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