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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 847.44 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 847.44 and 291.60 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 847.44 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/847.44 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 847.44 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 247,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,113.50/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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