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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 848.17 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 848.17 and 257.23 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 848.17 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/848.17 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 848.17 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 218,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,174.77/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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