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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.69, 847.53 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.69, 847.53 and 346.20 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.69 : 847.53 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.69/847.53 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.69x = 847.53 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.69x = 293,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,414.89/565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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