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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 846.69 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 846.69 and 359.59 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 846.69 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/846.69 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 846.69 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 304,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,457.02/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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