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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 847.95 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 847.95 and 382.65 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 847.95 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/847.95 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 847.95 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 324,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,468.07/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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