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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 847.45 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 847.45 and 382.56 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 847.45 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/847.45 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 847.45 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 324,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,198.56/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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