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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 847.74 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 847.74 and 257.01 is: 385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 847.74 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/847.74 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 847.74 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 217,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,877.66/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.47

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