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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 848.40 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 848.40 and 200.38 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 848.40 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/848.40 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 848.40 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 170,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,002.39/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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