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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 847.89 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 847.89 and 200.34 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 847.89 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/847.89 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 847.89 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 169,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,866.28/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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