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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 847.34 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 847.34 and 348.63 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 847.34 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/847.34 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 847.34 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 295,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,408.14/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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