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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 847.87 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 847.87 and 291.20 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 847.87 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/847.87 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 847.87 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 246,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,894.78/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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