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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 849.16 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 849.16 and 401.12 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 849.16 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/849.16 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 849.16 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 340,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,615.06/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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