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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 847.26 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 847.26 and 348.78 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 847.26 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/847.26 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 847.26 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 295,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,507.34/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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