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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.50, 848.57 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.50, 848.57 and 261.50 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.50 : 848.57 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.50/848.57 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.50x = 848.57 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.50x = 221,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,901.06/565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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