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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 846.99 and 345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 846.99 and 345.67 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 846.99 = 345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/846.99 = 345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 846.99 × 345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 292,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,776.92/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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