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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 847.84 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 847.84 and 393.92 is: 590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 847.84 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/847.84 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 847.84 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 333,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,981.13/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.66

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