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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 846.74 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 846.74 and 290.81 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 846.74 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/846.74 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 846.74 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 246,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,243.30/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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