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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 847.53 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 847.53 and 369.87 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 847.53 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/847.53 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 847.53 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 313,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,475.92/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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