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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 848.16 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 848.16 and 257.46 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 848.16 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/848.16 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 848.16 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 218,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,367.27/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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