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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 848.36 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 848.36 and 393 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 848.36 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/848.36 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 848.36 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 333,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,403.52/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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