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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 847.22 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 847.22 and 391.56 is: 586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 847.22 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/847.22 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 847.22 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 331,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,737.46/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.45

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