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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 848.68 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 848.68 and 291.53 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 848.68 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/848.68 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 848.68 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 247,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,417.07/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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