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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 848.56 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 848.56 and 257.32 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 848.56 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/848.56 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 848.56 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 218,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,351.46/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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