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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 848.63 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 848.63 and 360.10 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 848.63 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/848.63 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 848.63 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 305,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,591.66/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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