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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 846.66 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 846.66 and 348.22 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 846.66 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/846.66 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 846.66 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 294,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,823.95/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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