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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 847.95 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 847.95 and 383.93 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 847.95 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/847.95 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 847.95 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 325,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,553.44/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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