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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 847.75 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 847.75 and 291.16 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 847.75 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/847.75 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 847.75 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 246,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,830.89/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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