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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 848.34 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 848.34 and 291.58 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 848.34 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/848.34 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 848.34 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 247,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,358.98/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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