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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 847.92 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 847.92 and 275.88 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 847.92 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/847.92 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 847.92 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 233,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,924.17/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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