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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 846.78 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 846.78 and 348.26 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 846.78 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/846.78 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 846.78 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 294,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,899.60/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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