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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 848.52 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 848.52 and 349.60 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 848.52 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/848.52 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 848.52 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 296,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,642.59/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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