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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.42, 848.03 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.42, 848.03 and 257.20 is: 385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.42 : 848.03 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.42/848.03 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.42x = 848.03 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.42x = 218,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,109.91/565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.75

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