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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 847.35 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 847.35 and 359.19 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 847.35 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/847.35 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 847.35 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 304,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,355.73/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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