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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.26 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.26 and 321.36 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.26 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.26 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.26 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 272,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,275.47/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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