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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 847.26 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 847.26 and 402.75 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 847.26 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/847.26 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 847.26 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 341,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,233.97/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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