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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 848.44 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 848.44 and 253.04 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 848.44 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/848.44 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 848.44 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 214,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,690.58/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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