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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 847.21 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 847.21 and 291.55 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 847.21 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/847.21 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 847.21 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 247,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,004.08/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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