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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 848.02 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 848.02 and 360.30 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 848.02 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/848.02 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 848.02 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 305,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,541.61/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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