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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 847.87 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 847.87 and 200.32 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 847.87 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/847.87 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 847.87 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 169,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,847.47/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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