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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 848.24 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 848.24 and 321.77 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 848.24 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/848.24 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 848.24 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 272,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,936.58/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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