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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 848.22 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 848.22 and 378.04 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 848.22 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/848.22 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 848.22 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 320,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,661.09/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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