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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 847.26 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 847.26 and 292.04 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 847.26 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/847.26 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 847.26 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 247,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,433.81/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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