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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 847.26 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 847.26 and 348.96 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 847.26 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/847.26 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 847.26 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 295,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,659.85/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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