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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 846.83 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 846.83 and 347.74 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 846.83 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/846.83 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 846.83 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 294,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,479.20/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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