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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.45, 848.07 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.45, 848.07 and 257.31 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.45 : 848.07 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.45/848.07 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.45x = 848.07 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.45x = 218,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,216.89/565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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