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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 847.28 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 847.28 and 257 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 847.28 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/847.28 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 847.28 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 217,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,750.96/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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