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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.59, 848.47 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.59, 848.47 and 200.39 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.59 : 848.47 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.59/848.47 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.59x = 848.47 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.59x = 170,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,020.16/565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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