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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.42, 848.21 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.42, 848.21 and 257.35 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.42 : 848.21 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.42/848.21 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.42x = 848.21 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.42x = 218,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,286.84/565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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