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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 847.97 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 847.97 and 257.16 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 847.97 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/847.97 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 847.97 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 218,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,065.86/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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