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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.61, 848.61 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.61, 848.61 and 348.93 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.61 : 848.61 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.61/848.61 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.61x = 848.61 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.61x = 296,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,105.49/565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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