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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 847.62 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 847.62 and 348.64 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 847.62 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/847.62 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 847.62 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 295,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,514.24/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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