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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 848.05 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 848.05 and 360.54 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 848.05 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/848.05 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 848.05 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 305,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,752.61/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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