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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 847.87 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 847.87 and 257.18 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 847.87 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/847.87 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 847.87 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 218,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,050.32/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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