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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 735.70 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 735.70 and 565.30 is: 735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 735.70 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/735.70 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 735.70 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 415,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,891.21/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.70

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