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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 847.99 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 847.99 and 257.12 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 847.99 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/847.99 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 847.99 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 218,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,035.19/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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