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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 848.37 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 848.37 and 200.45 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 848.37 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/848.37 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 848.37 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 170,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,055.77/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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