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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.21, 848.15 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.21, 848.15 and 257.06 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.21 : 848.15 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.21/848.15 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.21x = 848.15 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.21x = 218,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,021.20/565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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