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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.57, 846.98 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.57, 846.98 and 391.75 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.57 : 846.98 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.57/846.98 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.57x = 846.98 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.57x = 331,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,801.81/565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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