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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 847.78 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 847.78 and 175.29 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 847.78 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/847.78 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 847.78 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 148,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603.74/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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