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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.15, 848.10 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.15, 848.10 and 339.93 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.15 : 848.10 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.15/848.10 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.15x = 848.10 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.15x = 288,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,294.63/565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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