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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 847.76 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 847.76 and 257.07 is: 385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 847.76 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/847.76 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 847.76 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 217,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,932.38/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.47

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